Yoshifumi Tanaka
ABSTRACT
Externalizing ideas in universally understandable diagrams may enhance communication and contribute to creative design. "Idea drawing" is a freehand drawing method developed to express accurately how an object looks based on elemental geometry and perspective. To examine whether idea drawing could contribute to the product design process, we held a course for engineers involved in manufacturing a product. An interview of a participant suggested that idea drawing may enhance communication between the engineers and thus help substantially in the creative design process.
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Cross Ref
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Index Terms
- Enhancing the creativity of engineers by idea drawing
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